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Retirement Monte Carlo for a VaR estimate
Built for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs. Simulate a VaR estimate live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.
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range of outcomes, not one line
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Markets are uncertain, so a single projection lies. This shows a band of outcomes: even with the same average return, higher volatility widens the gap between a great result and a disappointing one. Educational tool, not financial advice.
Data Inspector
Median outcome$4453k
10th percentile$229k
90th percentile$197506k
Governing equation
Reading this result: The 10th–90th band spans about 863.6× — even at a steady 6% average, uncertainty compounds over 30 years into a wide range of endings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this good for educators?
- Yes — this version of "Retirement Monte Carlo for a VaR estimate" is framed for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.